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Hi,
Got phantom stereo DOS2 connected via optical to cubox smaill computer with optical(debian) acts as render (upnp for Audirvana and Roon Extender installed).
and not far from there got a mini pc that contains audirvana and roon that sends the sound wirlessly to the cubox.
basically im not happy with this setup and sound i mainly listen to Tidal HIFI or my private collection 16&24b/at48
i dont know how to explain the lack of " Happiness" in the sound output .
Did some changes in the room and speaker location and added a stands to the Devialet.
but im not sure that the setup of the mini pc with remote cubox is giving me the max audio quality....
please advise...
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26-Apr-2020, 19:04
(This post was last modified: 26-Apr-2020, 19:45 by ogs.)
Can you borrow/buy-to-try a Mutec MC-3+USB and connect the optical from the cubox to it and go from the Mutec to Phantom optical? The re-clocking in the Mutec should do wonders to the cubox output and your 'happiness' may return...
EDIT: and if your mini pc has an USB output the Mutec could be connected directly..
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Please continue experimenting with the speaker placement in room and adding room treatment. It is good you have them on stands.
I personally prefer UPnP via wired Ethernet over optical input to the Phantoms. Also, I prefer wired Ethernet over PLC. Both improved sound quality.
Are you able to experiment with Ethernet cabling by setting up a switch next to your system and connecting your PC and Phantoms?
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(27-Apr-2020, 10:49)eladeb Wrote: @ogs
Thanks...that seems like a nice equipment.
But not in my budget at this moment.
If there's any equipment under 500$ il consider to purchase.so if you have any suggestions id be glad to hear.
The only 'cheap' device I know of is the iFi iPurifier, but it has not received too much praise. (
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum...lter.2189/ ) I think it also has optical I/O. Be ware that the included PS is not the best...
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28-Apr-2020, 16:19
(This post was last modified: 28-Apr-2020, 22:58 by eladeb.)
Hi ,
I connected both to eth today...1gig.
Didnt noticed the deferent.and i tryed (:
Connected and disconnected few time...same quality.